There are just so many more laws and rules that apply with marriage that do not come with domestic partnership and also to me it's the commitment.

I was funny around my family. My family, they're pretty funny, too.

I work hard. The staff and crew see how much energy I put into this project, and it makes them step up.

If you're passionate about your work, it makes the people around you want to be involved too.

I felt like I was being attacked, personally attacked - our community was attacked. Now, I gotta get in their face. I'm proud to be a woman. I'm proud to be a black woman. And I'm proud to be gay.

If you feel like there's something out there that you're supposed to be doing, if you have a passion for it, then stop wishing and just do it.

I think the worst one [indian mascot] is the Cleveland Indians' Big Chief Wahoo. It's just a red face on a baseball with a big, toothy grin. It's the Sambo of all other offensive mascots. I have never seen a Native American smile that hard before, not even at a casino opening.